Who is Fancy?

Nicole Khayat

Founder & CEO

After attending Columbia College for Marketing and Broadcasting, Nicole went on to work for two prestigious companies, B96 radio in Chicago, IL, and fashion mega-brand, Burberry. She has since completed her Masters Degree in Cosmetics Marketing and Technical Makeup Application. As a longtime highschool, allstar, and professional cheerleader as well as a former Allstar Cheerleading Coach, Nicole wanted to merge her knowledge of the three industries and created Fancy Face Cosmetics, the world's only Sweat-Resistant Makeup. She is a contributing columnist for Inside Cheerleading Magazine; you can find her Beauty Column in every issue, as well as Twist Magazine in Canada. Nicole was crowned Mrs. Illinois International 2011, and uses her title as well as her business, Fancy Face Cosmetics, to promote the Make A Wish Foundation as well as the Cheer for a Cause charity, which she has a lead role in as a member of the Global Advisory Board. Nicole is a member of the USASF Image and Appearance Council, and will continue to help guide the spirit industry in an athletic yet glamorous manor.